Glossary (4)

glaze

Vitreous coating applied to the surface of a ceramic to make it impermeable or for decorative effect.

luted

The fusion of parts of ceramics using dilute clay slip.

slip

A semi-fluid clay applied to a ceramic before glazing either to coat the surface or for decorative effect.

stoneware

Ceramic material made of clay which is fired to a temperature of c.1200-1300⁰c and is often buff or grey in colour.

Location

currently in research collection

Objects are sometimes moved to a different location. Our object location data is usually updated on a monthly basis. Contact the Jameel Study Centre if you are planning to visit the museum to see a particular object on display, or would like to arrange an appointment to see an object in our reserve collections.

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The vase has a pear-shaped body, a tall neck which slightly widens towards the rim and a straight foot with a broad heavy footring. Two ring handles are attached on either side, each of highly stylized dragon shape, with a protruding hook and raised vertical ribs, holding rings which are fixed by glaze. A single raised rib runs around the widest part and a double rib around the neck. The yellowish-green glaze leaves only the footring exposed in the reddish-brown biscuit.